Contents

Biology

Physiology

In Ordinary Form, Keldeo resembles a foal or small unicorn referring to the horn on its head. It is mainly pale in color with light blue fur covering its neck and the back of its head. Its tail is also light blue in color. It has long, dark blue eyebrows and a red mane. On the ends of its legs are dark blue hooves.
In Resolute Form, Keldeo's dark blue eyebrows turn into smaller light blue eyebrows, and his horn is now bigger and dark blue. On his mane he now has three feathers, matching the colors for the others in the trio, green, orange, and blue.

History

Long ago, a fire started in the Moor of Icirrus because of a war among people. In this fire Keldeo was separated from its parents, but together Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion took care of it. They acted as its parents and taught it knowledge and moves for survival. Keldeo eventually grew and even surpassed the three Pokémon. One day, Keldeo took off from the forest with no one knowing why.

Evolution

Keldeo doesn't evolve.

Game data

Forms

Keldeo needs to learn Secret Sword to turn into Resolute Form. Secret Sword must be forgotten to change back.

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries

Black

By blasting water from its hooves, it can glide across water. It excels at using leg moves while battling.

White

It crosses the entire world, running over the surface of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.

Black 2

When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.

White 2

When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.

X

It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.

Y

When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.

Omega Ruby

It crosses the world, running over the surfaces of oceans and rivers. It appears at scenic waterfronts.

Alpha Sapphire

When it is resolute, its body fills with power and it becomes swifter. Its jumps are then too fast to follow.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Keldeo made its debut in the fifteenth Pokémon movie Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars along with Swords of Justice Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion and Kyurem. In the film, it was training to learn how to use Sacred Sword so it could become one of the Swords of Justice, but arrogantly picked a fight with Kyurem before it had learned the move. Keldeo becomes terrified and flees during the middle of the fight, but is pursued relentlessly by Kyurem, who is determined to finish their battle. Along with the other legendary Pokémon present in the movie, Keldeo can speak through telepathy.

Manga

Keldeo was spotted by Black-Two and White-Two in the wild with the help of White-Two's Foongus' Sweet Scent.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Resolute Form Keldeo appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. It will slash opponents with Secret Sword.

Trophy Description

NA: This Water/Fighting-type Pokémon is a lot like a multicolored unicorn. In its Resolute Form, its horn will grow longer and its vision is keener. It is this Form that appears on the battlefields of Smash Bros. Be wary of its Secret Sword attack—Keldeo's charge will send anyone hit flying.

PAL: The Mythical Pokémon Keldeo looks a lot like a multicoloured unicorn. In its Resolute form, its horn grows longer and its vision improves. It can also use Secret Sword in that Form, and that's what it will do in this game. If Keldeo starts charging after you, watch out - that huge horn will send you flying!

Trivia

As BW are made during the last days of NDS, NDS' system had been completely hacked and leaked Pokemon no. 647~649 earlier than the offcials did.

Origin

Keldeo is likely based on a Kelpie, a supernatural water horse that appeared as a lost pony. Keldeo may also be based on D'Artagnan from The Three Musketeers, as Keldeo is part of the Musketeer quartet. Just like D'Artagnan from the book, Keldeo is similar to the youngest of the quartet.

Etymology

Keldeo's name seems to be derived from "Kelpie" (a mythical water horse) and "rodeo".